Current Research in Library and Information Science
Emneplan
Innledning
This course will be dedicated to specific research traditions and approaches in library and information science and archival science and their current applications. The focus will be on different theoretical or methodological themes each time the course is taught.
Research in library and information science (LIS) generally focuses on understanding relations between information, knowledge and/or culture and their potential use/users. Archival science deals with the creation, preservation, and use of records and their significance for individuals, organisations and society. These fields of research may be grounded in humanistic, social scientific or technological perspectives. The course will be focused on a specific set of theories and/or methodologies related to LIS/AS. Past and current debates in the research fields will be addressed.
Forkunnskapskrav
No previous knowledge required
Læringsutbytte
After completing the course, the candidates are expected to have the following knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
Candidates
- Will gain advanced knowledge in a specific part of LIS/AS
- Will be familiar with strengths and limitations within a particular LIS/AS speciality
- Will be familiar with current and past debates within a particular LIS/as specialty
- Will develop their ability for critical thinking on their chosen speciality within LIS/AS
Skills
Candidates are able to
- Analyse current and past debates within their own speciality
- Present informed arguments for their own position within LIS/AS
- Ground their own work within specific research traditions
General Competence
Candidates are able to
- Reflect critically on the state of theory or methodology within a specific field of LIS/AS research
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer
The course will be organized as lectures, student presentations, discussions and independent studies.
Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter
Attendance is a necessary requirement to pass the course.
Vurdering og eksamen
The candidate shall write an essay of approximately 1.000 - 1.500 words
The essay shall be handed in no later than 2 months after the subject is concluded.If an essay is considered not passed, the candidate may submit a revised essay once within a specified time.
Hjelpemidler ved eksamen
All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.
Vurderingsuttrykk
Pass / Fail.
Sensorordning
The essay will be graded by the internal assessors.